im opening this Topic for all discussion regarding our joint effort for a Simulation Comparison. The results will be summarized and discussedon our "2nd EM-Simulation meeting for Ultra-Highfield MR" (http://www.mr-em-forum.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5)All announcements, comments and discussions for the "Simulation Comparison project should take place here...

Usually we have a shield around the coils we simulate, with its diameter equal to the bore of the magnet. And that is something we consider necessary, as it does affect the SAR (though not to any major extent for most of the coils). Is there any reason why you have left it out, or has it been left as the model is just for comparison?

yes thats right, for comparison purpose its left away, also to limit the size/time of the simulation.But to proof your point you could simulate one with and one without shield and submit them both... just an idea ...